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Kpop, which broke ground on Broadway for its casting and representation of Korean culture, is closing just a few weeks after opening at the Circle in the Square.
The musical, which originally premiered off-Broadway in 2017, will end its run on Dec. 11, the producers announced Tuesday. Written by Jason Kim and directed by Teddy Bergman with music and lyrics by Helen Park and Max Vernon and choreography by Jennifer Weber, Kpop‘s closure follows 44 previews and 17 regular performances.
The final performance will feature a panel discussion celebrating and reflecting on Aapi representation on Broadway. Those panelists include David Henry Hwang, the first Asian American playwright to win a Tony; Kpop‘s Park the first Asian female composer in Broadway history; Korean playwright Hansol Jung; and actor Pun Bandhu. In support of that final performance, 200 complimentary tickets are being offered to Aapi community members and youth.
Kpop, which broke ground on Broadway for its casting and representation of Korean culture, is closing just a few weeks after opening at the Circle in the Square.
The musical, which originally premiered off-Broadway in 2017, will end its run on Dec. 11, the producers announced Tuesday. Written by Jason Kim and directed by Teddy Bergman with music and lyrics by Helen Park and Max Vernon and choreography by Jennifer Weber, Kpop‘s closure follows 44 previews and 17 regular performances.
The final performance will feature a panel discussion celebrating and reflecting on Aapi representation on Broadway. Those panelists include David Henry Hwang, the first Asian American playwright to win a Tony; Kpop‘s Park the first Asian female composer in Broadway history; Korean playwright Hansol Jung; and actor Pun Bandhu. In support of that final performance, 200 complimentary tickets are being offered to Aapi community members and youth.
- 12/7/2022
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kpop, the history-making Broadway musical depicting and celebrating the Korean pop genre phenomenon of the title, will play its final performance this Sunday after a struggle at the box office.
The final performance of the musical, which features a cast of young actors and actual K-pop stars including Luna, BoHyung and others, will close after its performance on Sunday, December 11, at Circle in the Square Theatre. It will have played only 17 regular performances after 44 previews.
Despite generating considerable excitement among K-pop fans, the musical has not drawn big audiences – or at least audiences paying top dollar for tickets. Last week, the show, which received mixed reviews from critics, grossed just 126,493, and although 72 of the venue’s seats were filled, the average ticket price was a tiny 32.
The show began previews on Oct. 13, and officially opened Nov. 27.
For the final show, producers are offering 200 complimentary tickets to Aapi community members and youth,...
The final performance of the musical, which features a cast of young actors and actual K-pop stars including Luna, BoHyung and others, will close after its performance on Sunday, December 11, at Circle in the Square Theatre. It will have played only 17 regular performances after 44 previews.
Despite generating considerable excitement among K-pop fans, the musical has not drawn big audiences – or at least audiences paying top dollar for tickets. Last week, the show, which received mixed reviews from critics, grossed just 126,493, and although 72 of the venue’s seats were filled, the average ticket price was a tiny 32.
The show began previews on Oct. 13, and officially opened Nov. 27.
For the final show, producers are offering 200 complimentary tickets to Aapi community members and youth,...
- 12/6/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Kpop, the Broadway musical celebrating the international musical phenomenon, is delaying its official press opening by a week due to Covid among the principal cast.
Critics initially were invited to attend press performances this week, but have been asked to reschedule for Thanksgiving weekend instead. The official opening night at the Circle in the Square Theatre will now be Sunday, Nov. 27, although various festivities originally slated for the previous Nov. 20 opening will go on as planned.
According to a spokesperson for the show, a principle cast member of the musical, who was not identified, will be out of the show this weekend. Kpop has repeatedly missed some performances in recent weeks.
Kpop, according to the official synopsis, “is the story of global superstars putting everything on the line for a special one-night only concert, when one singer’s inner struggle threatens to dismantle one of the biggest labels in the industry.
Critics initially were invited to attend press performances this week, but have been asked to reschedule for Thanksgiving weekend instead. The official opening night at the Circle in the Square Theatre will now be Sunday, Nov. 27, although various festivities originally slated for the previous Nov. 20 opening will go on as planned.
According to a spokesperson for the show, a principle cast member of the musical, who was not identified, will be out of the show this weekend. Kpop has repeatedly missed some performances in recent weeks.
Kpop, according to the official synopsis, “is the story of global superstars putting everything on the line for a special one-night only concert, when one singer’s inner struggle threatens to dismantle one of the biggest labels in the industry.
- 11/17/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
The upcoming Broadway production of Kpop, a new musical about the global phenomenon, will feature real-life K-pop stars BoHyung, Min and Kevin Woo in addition to the previously announced Luna.
The complete cast for the show was announced Monday by producers Tim Forbes and Joey Parnes. Kpop begins previews at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre on Thursday, October 13, with an official opening Sunday, November 20.
In addition to Luna, in the starring role of MwE, the cast will feature Julia Abueva, BoHyung (formerly of Spica and half of the duo Keembo), Major Curda, Jinwoo Jung, Jiho Kang, Amy Keum, James Kho, Marina Kondo, Eddy Lee, Joshua Lee, Jully Lee, Lina Rose Lee, Timothy H. Lee, Abraham Lim, Min (formerly of Miss A), Kate Mina Lin, Aubie Merrylees, Patrick Park, Zachary Noah Piser, Kevin Woo (formerly of U-kiss) and John Yi.
The show’s synopsis: “As global superstars put everything...
The complete cast for the show was announced Monday by producers Tim Forbes and Joey Parnes. Kpop begins previews at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre on Thursday, October 13, with an official opening Sunday, November 20.
In addition to Luna, in the starring role of MwE, the cast will feature Julia Abueva, BoHyung (formerly of Spica and half of the duo Keembo), Major Curda, Jinwoo Jung, Jiho Kang, Amy Keum, James Kho, Marina Kondo, Eddy Lee, Joshua Lee, Jully Lee, Lina Rose Lee, Timothy H. Lee, Abraham Lim, Min (formerly of Miss A), Kate Mina Lin, Aubie Merrylees, Patrick Park, Zachary Noah Piser, Kevin Woo (formerly of U-kiss) and John Yi.
The show’s synopsis: “As global superstars put everything...
- 8/22/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Additional casting for the upcoming Broadway premiere of Kpop, the new musical about the global K-pop phenomenon, was announced by producers today, with Julia Abueva, Will Brill, Major Curda, Joomin Hwang, Jinwoo Jung, Jiho Kang, Amy Keum, James Kho, Bo Hyung Kim, Eddy Lee, Jully Lee, Min Young Lee, Timothy H. Lee, Abraham Lim, Kate Mina Lin, Aubie Merrylees, Patrick Park, Kevin Woo, and John Yi joining the previously announced star Luna in the production.
Kpop will begin previews on Thursday, October 13, at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre, with an opening night of Sunday, November 20.
Producers Tim Forbes and Joey Parnes announced the casting today, noting that the K-pop backgrounds of some of the show’s performers: Bo Hyung Kim is formerly of Spica and half of the duo Keembo, Min Young Lee is formerly of Miss A, and Kevin Woo is formerly of U-kiss. Apart from their...
Kpop will begin previews on Thursday, October 13, at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre, with an opening night of Sunday, November 20.
Producers Tim Forbes and Joey Parnes announced the casting today, noting that the K-pop backgrounds of some of the show’s performers: Bo Hyung Kim is formerly of Spica and half of the duo Keembo, Min Young Lee is formerly of Miss A, and Kevin Woo is formerly of U-kiss. Apart from their...
- 4/4/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Miss Saigon in 2019 is not the Miss Saigon I remember from 1997.
With music by Claude-Michel Schönberg and lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr. and Alain Boublil, Miss Saigon is inspired by the opera Madame Butterfly and revered as a theater classic since it made its London debut in 1989. It later premiered on Broadway in 1991 to wild success, with Lea Salonga winning a Tony and Olivier Award and putting her on the map as one of the most talented stage actresses. It was a big score for Asian representation as Salonga, of Filipino descent, went on to become the singing voices of Jasmine in 1992’s Aladdin and the titular heroine in Mulan.
In 1989 and 1991, Miss Saigon was seen through a different scope, being one of the few musicals, films and TV series providing representation for Asians and Asian Americans. In 2019, when there’s a craving for authentic representation and inclusion, those optics are vastly different.
With music by Claude-Michel Schönberg and lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr. and Alain Boublil, Miss Saigon is inspired by the opera Madame Butterfly and revered as a theater classic since it made its London debut in 1989. It later premiered on Broadway in 1991 to wild success, with Lea Salonga winning a Tony and Olivier Award and putting her on the map as one of the most talented stage actresses. It was a big score for Asian representation as Salonga, of Filipino descent, went on to become the singing voices of Jasmine in 1992’s Aladdin and the titular heroine in Mulan.
In 1989 and 1991, Miss Saigon was seen through a different scope, being one of the few musicals, films and TV series providing representation for Asians and Asian Americans. In 2019, when there’s a craving for authentic representation and inclusion, those optics are vastly different.
- 7/29/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
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